May 06, 2013

Bon Jovi live in Cape Town: road closures and other important stuff

Do you hear that, rock music lovers? The early strains of You Give Love a Bad Name, the thunderous applause and the crazy screams of the crowd? Yes, Mother City fans, it’s time for superstar rock band Bon Jovi to perform live at the Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday 7 May, 2013.

I’m so excited about seeing the über-sexy Jon Bon Jovi and his band mates on stage, I’ve had Livin' on a Prayer on repeat since last week, but just in case you really want to prepare to sing along all night, here’s what they've been playing recently on this current Because We Can tour:

You Give Love a Bad Name, Lost Highway, Whole Lot of Leavin', Because We Can, That's What the Water Made Me, Wild is the Wind, It's My Life, What About Now, When We Were Beautiful, We Got It Goin' On, Keep the Faith, Amen, The Fighter, Someday I'll Be Saturday Night, Army of One, We Weren't Born to Follow, What's Left of Me, Wanted Dead or Alive, Who Says You Can't Go Home, Captain Crash & the Beauty Queen from Mars and Bad Medicine.

Encore: Have a Nice Day, I Love This Town and Livin' on a Prayer.

Now, the seriously important stuff, the road closures and parking info:

Road closures

City centre

Waterkant: from Lower Burg Street and Buitengracht, full closure in both directions from 16h00 to 00h00

Green Point

Fritz Sonnenberg Road: from Metropolitan Golf Club to McDonalds entrance, full closure in both directions from 06h00 to 23h59

Fritz Sonnenberg Road: McDonalds entrance to Granger Bay Boulevard, full closure in both directions from 14h00 to 23h59

Fritz Sonnenberg Road: from Portswood Road and Granger Bay Boulevard, full closure in both directions from 06h00 to 23h59

Somerset Road: from Buitengraght and Chiappini Street, full closure in both directions from 16h00 to 23h59

Main Road: from Ebenezer Road and York Road, bi-directional traffic, from 16h00 to 23h59

Main Road: from York Road and Ebenezer Road, southeast-bound only, from 16h00 to 23h59

Ebenezer Road: from Prestwich Street and Somerset Road, local access only – no through traffic from 16h00 to 23h59

Public transport

No parking at or near the stadium will be available to the general public.

Concert ticket-holders are encouraged to:

Use Metrorail to the Civic Centre railway station and walk to the stadium, or

Park at the V&A Waterfront and walk to the stadium

No additional train services have been scheduled before the concert, and normal tariffs will apply.

Limited special Metrorail services will be available after the concert. Click here for the schedule.

MyCiti service

Due to the Satawu bus drivers' strike, the MyCiTi services for this event cannot be confirmed at this time.

Coaches and buses

Private coaches and buses may, on a first-come, first-served basis, use the limited coach parking on Helen Suzman Boulevard between Beach and Vlei Roads.

Park-and-rides

At rail stations

These are situated at or near rail stations, and a nominal fee may be applicable at some of these facilities. Please contact the Transport Information Centre on 0800 65 64 63 for more information.

Fish Hoek: unrestricted, a nominal fee may apply at the beach

Monte Vista: unrestricted, a nominal fee is applicable

Goodwood: 24/7, a nominal fee is applicable

Century City station: from 14h00 until 30 minutes after the last train has left the station, R20 per vehicle

Parking

Parking restrictions will be enforced in the residential areas adjacent to Cape Town Stadium from 00h00 to 00h00 (midnight) on 7 May 2013, including on Main Road.

Motorists are advised to obey the signage. Normal restrictions and charges apply to kerbside parking in the CBD for a weekday.

People with disabilities

Dedicated parking has been allocated on Vlei Road, park P5, for those attendees with disabilities. Only people with an official disability permit from the City will be allowed to park in this dedicated parking area

Concert-goers will have to provide evidence that they are entitled to these parking bays by clearly displaying the Vehicle Access Permit (VAP) in full colour on their dashboard when entering the parking area (P5) on Vlei Road. Failure to display will result in access being denied

Parking for people with disabilities is issued at the discretion of the event organiser, and is subject to availability

On-street in the CBD

On-street parking is available within the CBD, but no additional security will be provided

Parking tariffs will apply until 17h00, when on-street parking becomes free of charge

V&A Waterfront

The V&A Waterfront has approximately 3 500 parking bays available to the general public

There is a charge associated with this parking, and traffic flows into and out of the V&A Waterfront may be congested

Pedestrian routes

Pedestrian routes between the stadium and city centre (via Fan Walk)

Part of the road will be open to normal vehicular traffic

Pedestrians are urged to use the sidewalk and dedicated lane to the underpass at Green Point Circle

V&A Waterfront

This route is via Granger Bay Boulevard

Pedestrians are urged to avoid Portswood Road, as the pedestrian walkways along that route are restricted

Cycling

Attendees wishing to cycle to the stadium are encouraged to do so. Bicycle racks are located on the eastern (Waterfront) side of the elevated circle at the stadium. Cyclists must provide their own lock and chain, as bicycles are left at own risk.

Please remember the “ridesafe” motto and wear a helmet, have adequate lighting and wear reflective clothing (NB: helmets are not allowed inside the stadium.)

OK, so know you have all of the rocking info for one of the Mother City’s BIGGEST live shows of the year, here’s a little taste of what to expect from the legendary Bon Jovi tomorrow night:

Too tired to drive home? Then, stay the night in the trendy city centre with our top accommodation spots.